[sdiy] Potentiometers!!

[James Patchell]

Not too sure what pots they use, but if they cost about a dollar, they are 
probably the Xicon (Alpha) pots.  While these are probably not the best 
pots in the world, what you get for that buck (actually, I think I get them 
for less than 80 cents when I buy in 100s) more than outshines the more 
expensive pots in some ways.  The Xicon pots have a "very good" feel when 
you turn them.  Some of the Bourns pots feel better, but if you purchase 
them new, they cost about $5 each.  Although, you can sometimes pick up 
good deals on the surplus market.  I got a few hundred bourns pots for 25 
cents each (but a wierd value, 300K)...

Still, I do not hesitate to use the Xicon pots.  I have some that are in 
things I built over 20 years ago, and they still work like a champ.

At 04:42 PM 1/13/2004 -0800, Bret Truchan wrote:

>Hello everyone!
>
>I'm working on a module that's going to have... potentiometers!!! 
>[Waaaahhh! The muppets go wild!!]
>
>I searched the synth-diy archives and got some information.  From those, I 
>learned
>
>1) Don't skimp
>2) Some good brands are Bourns and Spectrol
>3) If I want knurled potentiometers like many other compact modulars have, 
>then one place that sells them is 
>http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/esr/products3.html
>
>My initial thoughts are that I DO wish to emulate Analog Systems, Analog 
>Solutions, Doepfer, and Blacet for my knobs/pots.  The potentiometers at 
>www.users.zetnet.co.uk only cost about a dollar, which makes me nervous.
>
>My Question: Can anyone name and rate the potentiometers used by Analog 
>Systems, Analog Solutions, Doepfer, and Blacet?
>
>Thanks a ton!
>- Bret
>
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         -Jim
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